Safety
CALLING FOR HELP
On-the-water-Emergencies:
Hail the coast guard on VHF channel 16.
On-the-dock-Emergencies:
Call 9-1-1
Report a Safety Issue or Occurrence
Please report any safety issues you encounter during BAADS activities in our INCIDENT REPORT
This information will be tremendously helpful for making our program safer. Thank you!
BAADS Emergency Action Plan
View the BAADS Emergency Action Plan.
2024 BAADS/SBYC Safety Day
View the 2024 Safety Day Presentation.
Other Useful Contacts
Boat towing
BAADS has a Vessel Assist subscription:
Subscription name: Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
Membership # can be found on all chase boats (and keelboats).
To Reach Vessel Assist call 1-800-391-4869 or hail on VHF Channel 16
South Beach contacts
SBYC: 415-495-2295
Harbormaster: 415-495-4911 (ext. 1111)
Harbor after-hours / security: 415- 608-1951
Westar Marine Services Tug Boat
Radio dispatch: 415-495-3191